Problem: How many layers of newspaper are there after the seventh fold?
Help with a 4th grade word problem
Although it isn't stated, this probably starts with a single sheet of paper.
Each fold doubles the number of layers.
Fold: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Layers: 2 4 8 16 32 64 128
Answer: after the seventh fold, there are 128 layers of newpaper.